Borbón (en. Bourbon)

/borˈβon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Member of the Spanish royal family.
The Bourbons have ruled Spain for several centuries.
Los borbones han gobernado España durante varios siglos.
Descendant of the French Bourbon dynasty.
Louis XVI was a Bourbon who reigned in France.
Luis XVI fue un borbón que reinó en Francia.

Etymology

The term 'bourbon' comes from the name of the Bourbon castle in France, associated with the royal family.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Bourbon Family
It refers to the royal family of Spain.
Familia Borbónica

Related Words

Bourbonism
Political movement advocating for the restoration of the Bourbon dynasty.
Borbonismo
bourbonic
Adjective that describes anything related to the Bourbon family.
borbónico

Slang Meanings

Ostentatious and luxurious style.
That party was too bourbonic with all those candelabras and champagne.
Esa fiesta fue demasiado borbónica con todos esos candelabros y champagne.
A person who behaves like an aristocrat.
Don't be so bourbon; relax and enjoy the occasion.
No seas tan borbón, relájate y disfruta de la ocasión.